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Wireless N150 Access Point
WN604
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June 2014
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
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Contents
Chapter 1
Getting Started
About the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Compatible NETGEAR Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2
Installation and Basic Configuration
Log In to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configure the System Settings for Your Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Set Basic IP Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configure Wireless Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deploy the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Verify Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configure Basic QoS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3
Configure Security
Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Edit Security Profile Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manually Configure Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configure WEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Chapter 4 Management
Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuration File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Change the Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Enable the SysLog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
View Summary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
System Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Network Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Statistic Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Available Wireless Station Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Schedule the Wireless Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Advanced QoS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Enable Wireless Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
All LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
WiFi LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LAN LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Time-Out Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
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Getting Started
This chapter covers the following topics:
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About the Access Point
•
Compatible NETGEAR Switches
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System Requirements
•
What’s In the Box
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Hardware Description
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
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About the Access Point
The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN
infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The access point provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a
fixed range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC)
through an antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum
connectivity area with about a 500-foot radius. Consequently, the access point can support a
small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle
between 10 and 30 users simultaneously per radio.
The access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting
multiple access points through a wired Ethernet backbone can extend the wireless network
coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it
moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one
access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.
Compatible NETGEAR Switches
For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance website (WECA; see www.wi-fi.net).
The following NETGEAR switches work with the WN604 Wireless Access Point:
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FS108P - ProSafe™ 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE
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FS116P ProSafe 16 Port 10/100 Desktop Switch with 8 Port PoE
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FS726TP - ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port PoE
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FS728TP - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with full PoE
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FS752TPS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24
Port PoE
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FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 24 PoE Ports
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FSM7352PS-ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports
and PoE
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GS724TP-ProSafe GS724TP 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE
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GS748TP-ProSafe GS748TP 48-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE
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System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure your system meets these requirements:
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A 10/100 Mbps LAN device such as a hub or switch
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The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the
package, or one like it
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A 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz AC power source
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A web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla
3.0 or later
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At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
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802.11b/g/n-compliant devices
What’s In the Box
The package contains the following:
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
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Ethernet cable
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Power adapter
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Vertical stand feet (2)
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Installation Guide
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Resource CD
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged
parts. Keep the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the
access point if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product
warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR website at:
www.NETGEAR.com.
Hardware Description
This section describes the front, rear, and side hardware functions of the access point.
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Front Panel
The access point front hardware functions are described below.
Power WPS Wi-Fi
LAN ports 1–4
Figure 1. WN604 front panel
The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel.
Table 1. Front panel LEDs
LED
Description
Power
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•
•
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Wi-Fii Protected
Setup (WPS)
Solid green. Power is on and the access point is ready.
Blinking green. A firmware update is in process.
Solid amber. The access point is performing a power-on self-test.
Off. No power.
• Blinking green. WPS activities are in process.
• Off. No WPS activity, or there is a WPS error.
Wi-Fi
• Solid blue. The wireless radio is up and running without wireless data
transmission.
• Blinking blue. Wireless data is being sent or received.
• Off. The wireless interface is turned off.
LAN ports 1–4
•
•
•
•
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Solid green. 100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port.
Blinking green. 100 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the port.
Solid amber. 10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port.
Blinking amber. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the port.
Off. No link is detected
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Rear Panel
Power
Power
On/Off
LAN ports 1–4
Reset
Antenna
Figure 2. WN604 rear panel
During set up, use an Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect a computer. After initial set up, use an
Ethernet port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router,
or PoE switch.
The Reset button has two functions:
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Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the access point restarts.
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Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all
settings to the factory default values. See Factory Default Settings on page 60.
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Side Panel
WPS
Wireless On/Off
Figure 3. WN604 side panel
The side panel has a Wireless On/Off button and an WPS button.
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Wireless On/Off button. You can use this button to turn the wireless radio off and on.
You can also schedule the wireless radio. See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 46.
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WPS button. You can use WPS to add clients to the WN604 wireless network without
typing the WPA or WPA2 password. See Wireless Security Options on page 27.
Product Label
The label on the bottom of the access point includes the MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and the default IP address for logging in to the access point.
Figure 4. The label is located on the bottom of the access point
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Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Log In to the Access Point
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Install the Access Point
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Set the Time
•
Set Basic IP Options
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Configure Wireless Access
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Deploy the Access Point
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Wireless Settings
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Wireless Settings
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Configure Basic QoS Settings
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Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
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Log In to the Access Point
The access point is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP disabled.

To log in to the access point:
1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter.
a. If this computer is part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0
for the subnet mask.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the computer.
3. Power up the access point.
a. Connect the power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet.
b. Make sure that the Power On/Off button on the rear panel is in the On position
(pressed in).
4. Verify the following:
• The Power LED is on.
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The LAN LED is on for the LAN port that is connected to your powered-on computer.
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The WiFi LED is blinking.
5. Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field. You are
prompted to log in:
6. Type admin in the User name field and password in the Password field, both in lower-case
letters, and click Login.
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Your web browser finds the access point and displays the General Settings screen.
Install the Access Point
Before installing the access point, make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working.
You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with
802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet
network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all of the system
requirements, shown in System Requirements on page 7.
Tip: Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test
the access point to verify wireless network connectivity.
NETGEAR recommends that you configure the access point in this sequence:
1. Specify your country or region.
2. Set the time.
3. Set the basic IP options.
4. Configure the wireless settings.
5. Deploy the access point.
Configure the System Settings for Your Location
When you log in, the Configuration tab is selected and the General screen is displayed. This
is where you specify your location. The access point uses this setting to determine which
channels should be used for wireless communication.
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To set up the access point for your location:
1. Log in as described in the previous section. The Configuration tab is selected and the
General screen is displayed:
2. If you want to change the default access point name, in the Access Point Name field, type a
meaningful name.
This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default access point name is
located on the bottom label of your product. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx
represents the last 6 digits of the WN604 MAC address. You can modify the default name
with a unique name up to 15 characters long.
3. From the Country/Region drop-down list, select the region where the access point is located
(the default country/region is the United States).
Note: If your country or region is not listed, check with NETGEAR support.
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Set the Time
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To configure your time settings:
1. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time. The Time screen displays:
2. Configure the following information:
• Time Zone. From the drop-down list, select the local time zone for your access point
from a list of all available time zones. The default is USA-Pacific.
•
NTP Client. Enable NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an
NTP server. The default is Enable.
Note: You need an Internet connection to get the current time.
•
Use Custom NTP Server. Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server. By
default, this option is disabled.
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Hostname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP
server. The default is time-b.netgear.com.
3. Click Apply.
Set Basic IP Options
The basic IP settings for your access point are entered on this screen. Most of the default
settings work in most cases. However, if your access point is part of a more complex LAN
network, then modify the settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the
explanation of the various fields.
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To configure the basic IP settings of your access point:
1. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. The IP Settings screen displays:
2. Enter the settings for the access point.
DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless
access point gets its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically
from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the access point to your LAN.
IP Address. Enter the IP address of your access point.The default IP address is
192.168.0.100. To change it, enter an unused IP address from the address range used
on your LAN; or enable DHCP.
IP Subnet Mask. The access point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on
the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as
the subnet mask.
Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the access
point is connected.
Primary DNS Servers. This is the address of the primary Domain Name Server used by
stations on your LAN.
Secondary DNS Servers. This is the address of the secondary Domain Name Server
used by stations on your LAN.
Network Intgrity Check. Select this check box to enable the access point to validate that
the upstream link is active before allowing wireless associations. If you set this option,
you have to ensure that your default gateway is configured.
3. Click Apply to save your basic IP settings.
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Configure Wireless Access

To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays:
2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See Wireless Settings on page 19.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the access point in your network.
If needed, you can now reconfigure the computer that you set to use the static IP back to its
original TCP/IP settings.
Deploy the Access Point
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To deploy the access point:
1. Disconnect the access point and position it where it will be deployed. The best location
is elevated, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your
wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
2. Lift the antenna so that it is vertical.
Note: Refer to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration
information in the Advanced Configuration chapter.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub.
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Note: By default, the access point is set with the DHCP client disabled. If
your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you have to change this
setting. To connect to the access point after the DHCP server on
your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the access point
name into your web browser. The default access point name is
netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC
address. The default name is printed on the bottom label of the
access point.
4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The Power, LAN, and WiFi LEDs should light up.
Verify Wireless Connectivity
Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings
needed to connect to the access point (SSID, WEP/WPA, MAC ACL, etc.), verify connectivity
by using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or
check for file and printer access on your network.
The default SSID for the 802.11b/bg/ng wireless mode is NETGEAR-11g. The SSID of any
wireless access adapters has to match the SSID configured in the access point. If they do not
match, no wireless connection is made.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting.
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on
the physical placement of the access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant
performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the
WN604. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A,
Supplemental Information.”
For best results, place your access point:
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Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
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In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
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Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
•
Away from large metal surfaces.
Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the
antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to
establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
Wireless Settings
This section describes how to configure the available wireless settings.

To configure the wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays:
2. Configure the wireless settings.
The settings are described in the following section.
3. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default is 11ng. The
options are:
•
11b. All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations can still be
used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.)
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11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations are supported.
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11ng. All 11b, 11g, and 11ng wireless stations can be used. This is the default. If you
select this option, then two additional options, Channel Width and Guard Interval, are
display.
Note: If you select an option, and some settings on this screen are not
available, then you have to select the Turn Radio On radio button to
make those settings available.
Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this
device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities.
Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the
default name of NETGEAR_11ng for 802.11b/bg/ng.
RF Switch Status. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to enable or disable
the radio (RF). This field shows its current status. When the RF switch is off, you cannot
change wireless parameters.
Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only
devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network
“discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, Vista, and Unix systems, but the
data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like
wireless sniffers. The default is enabled.
Channel/Frequency. From the drop-down list, select the channel you wish to use on your
wireless LAN. The wireless channel in use is between 1 and 11 for United States and
Canada, 1 and 13 for Europe and Australia. The default is Auto.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections and slow data transfers). Should this happen, you
might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Alternatively, you
can select the Auto channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with least
interference. When selecting or changing channels, some points to bear in mind:
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Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel that provides the least
interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available.
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If you are using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent
access points is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than
one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can only
happen only when the various access points are using the same SSID.
MCS Index/Data Rate. From the drop-down list, select the available transmit data rate of the
wireless network. Also, depending on the band selected, the set of rates varies. The possible
data rates supported are:
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Data rates for channel width = 2 0 MHz and guard interval=short (400 ms): Best, 7.2
Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps.
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Data rates for channel width = 20 MHz and guard interval=long (800 ms): Best, 6.5
Mbps.
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Data rates for channel width = 40 MHz and guard interval=short: Best, 15 Mbps, 30
Mbps, 45 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 150 Mbps.
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Data rates for channel width = 40 MHz and guard interval=long: Best, 13.5 Mbps, 27
Mbps, 40.5 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 81 Mbps, 108Mbps, 121.5 Mbps, 135 Mbps.
Channel Width. From the drop-down list, select the desired channel width.
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20 MHz. This is the static, legacy mode. It gives the least throughput.
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40 MHz. This is the static, high-throughput mode. Legacy clients cannot connect in this
mode.
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20/40 MHz. This is the dynamic, compatibility mode.
Guard Interval. From the drop-down list, select the desired guard interval. The guard interval
protects from interference from other transmissions. The default is Auto.
Output Power. From the drop-down list, select the transmit power of the access point. The
options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Minimum. Decrease the transmit power if two or
more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full. (The
transmit power might vary depending on the local regulatory regulations.
Configure Basic QoS Settings
Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic
to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data.
Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.
For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients also have to support WMM.
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To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng and 11a/na:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings. The QoS Settings screen
displays:
2. Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is enabled by default. Select the Disable radio button to disable
WMM support.
3. WMM Power Save is enabled by default. Select the Disable radio button to disable WMM
power save.
4. Click Apply to save your settings
Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your
needs.
Note: If you are configuring the access point from a wireless computer and
you change the SSID, channel, or security profile settings, you will
lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. To connect to
the wireless network, you have to change the wireless settings of
your computer to match the new settings.
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To set up and test wireless connectivity:
1. Select Configuration > System. Verify that the correct country/region in which the
wireless interface will operate has been selected.
2. Click Apply to save any changes.
3. Select Configuration > Wireless.
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4. Ensure that the auto channel (default) feature is selected for your network. This feature
selects a channel that has the least interference.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems or are near another wireless access point. Select a channel that is not being
used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your access point.
5. Click Apply to save any changes.
6. Select Configuration > Security. For initial configuration and testing, the Network
Authentication setting is set to Open System and the default SSID to NETGEAR_11ng. (For
more information about configuring a profile, see Security Profiles on page 25.)
Note: The SSID of any station has to match the SSID you configured in
the access point. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless
connection to the access point.
7. Click Apply to save any changes.
8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Set up the wireless adapters of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in
the WN604. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by
DHCP from the WN604.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity, you can configure the advanced wireless
security functions.
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Configure Security
This chapter includes the following sections.
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Security Profiles
•
Wireless Security Options
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Manually Configure Security
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Security Profiles
Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure
only one wireless security profile. You can set up a single security profile for 802.11b/bg/ng,
which is the default profile.
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To configure a security profile:
1. Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays:
2. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) for the wireless network. It is set by default to
NETGEAR_11ng.
3. Select Yes or No to enable or disable the broadcast wireless network name (SSID). It is
enabled by default. If the name is broadcast, it can be easily detected by clients.
4. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select the network authentication type you
want to use for this profile.
5. Select the data encryption strength from the drop-down list.
6. Wireless client security separation is disabled by default. If enabled, the associated wireless
clients cannot communicate with each other.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
The following sections explain the fields on this screen and how to set up security.
Edit Security Profile Screen Fields
An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows:
Profile Definition
Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the
default name of NETGEAR_11ng.
Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only
devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network
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“discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, Vista, and Unix systems, but the
data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like
wireless sniffers. The default is enabled.
Authentication Settings
Network Authentication. The access point is set by default as an open system with no
authentication. When setting up network authentication, bear in mind the following:
•
If you are using access point mode, then all options are available. In bridge mode some
options might be unavailable.
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Legacy adapters might not support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with
Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Consult the product
documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for
instructions on configuring WPA2 settings.
You can configure the access point to use the types of network authentication shown in
the following table.
Table 2. Network authentication types
Typea
Description
Open System
Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
Shared Key
This is used with WEP encryption. You enter at least one shared
key.
WPA-PSK
TKIP or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase
(network key).
WPA2-PSK
Select this only if all clients support WPA2. If selected, you have to
(WPA2 is a later version of WPA ) use AES or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase
(Network key).
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2
(with AES). If selected, you have to use TKIP + AES encryption and
enter the WPA passphrase (Network key).
a. All options are available if using access point mode. In bridge modes some options might be
unavailable.
Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting
selected (see Table 2 ); otherwise, the default is None.
•
None. No encryption is used.
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64 bits WEP. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.
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128 bits WEP. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128 bit encryption.
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152 bits WEP. Proprietary mode that works only with other wireless devices that support
this mode.
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TKIP. This is the standard encryption method used with WPA and WPA2.
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AES. This is the standard encryption method for WPA2.
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TKIP + AES. This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use TKIP.
For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use
AES.
Passphrase. To use the passphrase to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and
click the Generate Keys button. You can also enter the keys directly. These keys have to
match the other wireless stations.
Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. If using WEP, select the key to be used as the default key. Data
transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can only be used
only to decrypt received data.
WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. If using WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase
here. All wireless stations have to use the same passphrase (network key). The network key
has to be from 8 to 64 characters in length.
Wireless Client Security Separation. If enabled, the associated wireless clients cannot
communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access
situations.) The default is Disabled.
Wireless Security Options
Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a
compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment.
The access point provides highly effective security features. Deploy the security features
appropriate to your needs.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
•
Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so
that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WN604. MAC address filtering adds
an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the
wireless link is fully exposed.
•
Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID). If you disable broadcast
of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the
wireless network “discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, Vista, and
Unix systems, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized
test equipment like wireless sniffers.
•
Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA
makes it virtually impossible to compromise.
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Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
is a legacy security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA for
stronger wireless security.
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Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of operation. So, AES is
the recommended solution to use the 802.11n rates and speed.
Manually Configure Security
The following sections explain how to manually configure security.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless security settings,
you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your
wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the access
point from a wired computer to make any further changes.
Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA
The process of setting up WPA2, WPA, or WPA2 + WPA is very similar. Consult the product
document for your wireless clients and for instructions on configuring client WPA2 settings.
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To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the access point:
1. Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays:
2. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select the option that you want to use to
secure your network. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you can select any of the
following, depending on whether your client devices support WPA2:
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WPA2-PSK. With this setting, only wireless clients that support WPA2 can access the
wireless network. By default, the Data Encryption field is set to AES.
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WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the
wireless network. By default, the Data Encryption field is set to TKIP+AES.
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WPA-TKIP. Wireless clients using WPA can access the wireless network.
3. In the WPA Passphrase (Network Key) field, enter the password that you want to use to
secure the wireless network.
4. Wireless client security separation is disabled by default. If it is enabled, associated wireless
clients cannot communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other
public access situations.)
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configure WEP
WEP is a legacy security option. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA.

To configure WEP data encryption:
1. Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays.
2. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select either Open System or Shared Key
authentication.
3. From the Data Encryption drop-down list, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152
bits).
4. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values have to
be identical on all PCs and access points in your network. Select one of the following:
• Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and
click the Generate Keys button. The four key fields are automatically populated with
key values.
•
Manual. Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption
strength: 10 digits for 64-bit, 26 digits for 128–bit, and 32 digits for 152-bit (any
combination of 0–9, a-f, or A–F).
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5. Select the key to be used as the default key by selecting the radio button. (Data
transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.)
6. Wireless client security separation is disabled by default. If it is enabled, associated wireless
clients cannot communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other
public access situations.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS is a simple method that lets you easily and securely add a client to the wireless network
without typing the WPA2 or WPA password. WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA
security. The wireless client has to support WPS for this method to work.
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To configure WPS:
1. Select Configuration > WPS. The WPS Settings screen displays:
2. Select the Enable radio button to enable WPS on your access point.
3. Adjust the other settings on the screen as needed.
• Router’s PIN. This is the PIN that a registrar can use to configure the access point’s
wireless settings through WPS. This PIN is also on the product label. You can use an
external registrar to configure the access point’s SSID and security settings through
WPS, and you will be prompted to enter the PIN that is displayed here.
Note: By using this WPS PIN, an external registrar can set or get the access
point’s wireless settings through WPS, and apply the settings to connect itself
to the access point.
•
Disable Router’s PIN. Select this check box if you want to disable the access point’s
PIN. An external registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings
through WPS only when the PIN is enabled. by default, this check box is not selected.
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Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Select this check box if you want to keep the
current wireless settings the same when you use WPS to add a client device.
4. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.
Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network
WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security. The wireless client has to support WPS for
this method to work. Check the documentation that came with the wireless client machine.
You can use the WPS button on the side of the access point, or you can log in to the access
point and use the Add WPS Client feature.
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To add a client using the WPS button:
1. Press the WPS button located on the side of the access point.
The WPS LED on the front of the access point flashes. The access point tries to
associate with a wireless client.
2. Go to the wireless client. Follow the WPS instructions that came with it to press a WPS
button.
The wireless client attempts to join the wireless network. If it successfully joins, then it is
automatically configured with the wireless network SSID and wireless security.
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To add a client when logged in to the access point:
1. Select Configuration > WPS > Add WPS Client and click the Next button. The Add
WPS Client screen displays:
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2. Select either the Push Button (Recommended) button or the PIN (Personal Identification
Number) button. The Push Button method is easier, while the PIN method is more
secure.
• The Push Button method lets you add a client with the WPS push button on the side
panel of the WN604 and the push button on the client).
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The PIN method requires you to enter the wireless client’s PIN, which should be
displayed on the client’s utility interface.
A progress bar on the Connecting to New Wireless Client screen shows the status of the
wireless connection.
3. If the wireless client is added, a Success message displays. If the wireless settings changed,
you are notified. You can click OK to view the new settings:
4. If the settings have not changed, you can click the Success message to return to the Add
WPS Client screen.
5. In case of an error in completing the WPS process, refer to the online help.
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
Access control lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through
the access point. When you enable access control, the access point accepts only
connections from clients on the selected access control list. This provides an additional layer
of security.
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Note: If you connected wirelessly to set up MAC authentication, make
sure to include the MAC address of the computer you are using in
the access control list. Otherwise, you will be disconnected when
you click Apply. If this happens and you want to make more
changes, log in to the access point with a wired connection, or
wirelessly from a computer that is on the access control list.

To restrict access based on MAC addresses:
1. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication. The MAC
Authentication screen displays.
2. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable access control feature.
In the Select the desired Access Control Database list, Local MAC Address Database is
selected. The access point uses the local MAC address table for access control.
3. The Trusted Wireless Stations list shows any wireless stations you have entered. If you
have not entered any wireless stations, this list is empty. To delete an existing entry, select it
and then click Delete.
4. Click Refresh to refresh the available wireless stations found in your area.
5. Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area, or enter
the MAC address of a station to add a new station manually. (You can usually find the MAC
address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter.)
6. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these
steps for each additional device you want to add to the list.
7. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.
Now, only devices on this list are allowed to wirelessly connect to the access point.
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Management
This chapter describes how to use the management features of your access point, which you
access from the Maintenance and Monitoring tabs. This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware
•
Configuration File Management
•
Change the Administrator Password
•
Enable the SysLog Server
•
Activity Log
•
View Summary Information
•
Network Traffic Statistics
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Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware
The software of the access point is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new
software is released by NETGEAR. You can use youre browser to download upgrade files
from the NETGEAR website and to send the upgrade file to the access point. The browser,
such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla 1.5 or above.

To upgrade the firmware:
WARNING!
When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the
web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a
new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail,
corrupt the software, and render the access point completely
inoperable.
1. On a computer that is connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable, launch a
browser.
2. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, and save it to your hard disk.
3. Log in to the access point.
4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen
displays:
5. Click Browse and browse to the location of the upgrade file.
6. Click Apply.
When the upload is complete, your access point automatically restarts. The upgrade
process typically takes about 2 minutes.
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Configuration File Management
The access point settings are stored in the access point in a configuration file. This file can be
saved (backed up) to a computer, retrieved (restored), or cleared to factory default settings.
Note: If you want to restore factory settings without logging in to the
access point, you can use the Reset button. See Factory Default
Settings on page 60.

To back up your current settings:
1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Backup Settings. The following screen displays:
2. Click Backup.
Your browser extracts the configuration settings from the access point and prompts you
for a location on your computer to store the file.
3. Give the file a meaningful name, such as WN604.cfg, and click Save.
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To restore saved settings:
1. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Restore Settings. The following screen displays:
2. Enter the full path to the backup file on your computer, or click the Browse button to locate
the file.
3. Click Restore to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WN604 reboots
automatically.

To restore the factory settings:
1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults. The Restore Defaults screen
displays:
2. Select the Yes radio button.
3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings.
After a restore, the access point password is password, the default LAN IP address is
192.168.0.100, and the access point name is reset to the name on the label on the bottom of
the unit.
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Change the Administrator Password
The user name of admin cannot be changed. The default password is password. You should
change this to a more secure password.

To change the administrator password:
1. Select Maintenance > Password. The following screen displays:
2. First enter the old password in the Current Password field.
3. Then enter the new password twice—once in the New Password field and again in the
Repeat New Password field.
4. Click Apply to save your change.
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Enable the SysLog Server
The syslog screen allows you to enable the syslog option if you have a syslog server on your
LAN.

To enable a syslog server:
1. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > Syslog to view the following screen:
2. Select the Enable Syslog check box if you have a syslog server on your LAN.
3. Enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your syslog server is
configured to use.
• Syslog Server IP Address. The access point sends all the syslogs to the specified IP
address if the syslog option is enabled.
•
Port Number. The port number configured in the syslog server on your LAN. The
default is 514.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Activity Log
The Activity Log screen displays the access point system activity. To view the activity log,
select Monitoring > Logs. The Logs screen displays:
The Logs screen displays the access point system activity. You can click Refresh to update
the display, click Clear to clear the log content, or click Save As to save the log contents into
a file on a disk drive.
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View Summary Information
The System screen, which you access through the Monitoring tab, provides a summary of
the current access point configuration settings, including current IP settings and current
wireless settings. This information is read-only, so any changes have to be made on other
screens.
To navigate to this screen, select Monitoring > System:
System Screen Fields
This section describes the fields in this screen.
Access Point Information
Access Point Name. Indicates the NetBIOS name. You can change the default name in the
General screen (Configuration > General).
Ethernet MAC Address. The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the access
point’s Ethernet port.
Wireless MAC Address. The Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the access
point’s wireless card.
Country/Region. The domain or region for which the access point is licensed for use. It
might not be legal to operate this access point in a region other than one of those identified in
this field.
Firmware Version. The version of the firmware currently installed.
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Current Time. The current time setting of the access point.
Current IP Settings
IP Address. The IP address of the access point.
Subnet Mask. The subnet mask for the IP address of the access point.
Default Gateway. The default gateway for access point communication.
DHCP Client. Enabled indicates that the current IP address of the AP was obtained from a
DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration.
Current Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng
Operating Mode. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the WN604.
Channel/Frequency. Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. Auto is the default
channel setting.
Network Traffic Statistics
The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN)
interface network traffic.

To access Statistics information:
1. Select Monitoring > Statistics. The Statistics screen displays:
2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface.
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Statistic Screen Fields
Wired Ethernet
Packets. The number of packets sent and received since the WN604 was restarted.
Bytes. The number of bytes sent and received since the WN604 was restarted.
Wireless 11b/bg/ng
Unicast Packets. The unicast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the
access point was restarted.
Broadcast Packets. The broadcast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the
access point was restarted.
Multicast Packets. The multicast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the
access point was restarted.
Total Packets. The wreless packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the access
point was restarted.
Total Bytes. The wireless bytes sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the access point
was restarted.
Available Wireless Station Statistics
The Available Wireless Stations table lists all IP devices associated with this access point in
the wireless network defined by the wireless network name (SSID). For each device, the
table shows the MAC address, BSSID, SSID, channel, rate, state (whether the device is
allowed to communicate with the access point or not), type, AID, mode, and status.
A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the same network
name (SSID). This enables extending the reach of the wireless network and allows users to
roam from one access point to another, providing seamless network connectivity. Under
these circumstances, be aware that only the stations associated with this access point are in
the Available Wireless Stations list.
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
To view the available wireless stations:
1. Select Monitoring > Wireless Stations. The following screen displays:
2. Click Refresh to update this screen.
Tip: If the access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the access point
rediscovers the devices. To force the access point to look for associated
devices, click the Refresh button.
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Advanced Configuration
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Schedule the Wireless Radio
•
Advanced Wireless Settings
•
Advanced QoS Settings
•
Enable Wireless Bridging
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Schedule the Wireless Radio
You can schedule the times when the wireless radio is on and off, for any day of the week.
This feature depends on the NTP (Network Time Protocol) functionality. If an NTP client
request fails, then last configured value of radio status is restored. Also, if the wireless radio
is disabled, then the scheduled feature does not work.

To schedule the wireless radio:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Scheduled Wireless On-Off. The Scheduled
Wireless On/Off screen displays.
By default, the On radio button is selected for the Scheduled Wireless On-Off field so that
the wireless radio is on all the time.
2. If you want to change this so that the wireless radio is off except when you schedule it to be
on, select the Off radio button.
3. For Radio Off Schedule, select the check boxes for each day on which you want to turn off
the wireless radio for that entire day.
4. In the Radio On Time and Radio Off Time fields, set the period that the wireless radio is on
and off for the days not selected in the radio off schedule.
5. Click Apply.
Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced wireless settings are used to configure and enable various WLAN parameters for
the 802.11b/bg/ng modes. The default WLAN parameters usually work well. However, you
can use these settings to fine-tune the overall performance of your access point for your
environment.

To configure advanced wireless settings:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > Wireless Settings.
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The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays:,
2. Enter the appropriate information. The fields are described in the following section.
3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.
Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields
RTS Threshold (0-2347). Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to
determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the
CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as
soon as it has waited for the silence period. With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the
transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the
receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet
data. The default is 2347.
Fragmentation Length (256-2346). This is the maximum packet size used for
fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field are fragmented. The
fragmentation threshold value has to be larger than the RTS threshold value. The default is
2346.
Beacon Interval (100-1000). The beacon interval specifies the time in milleseconds between
100 and 1000 transmissions, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless
network. The default is 100.
Aggregation Length (1024-65535) (11ng). The aggregation length defines the size of
aggregated packets. Larger aggregation lengths might sometimes lead to better network
performance. The default is 65535.
A-MPDU (11ng). Aggregated MAC protocol data unit. Aggregates several MAC frames into a
single large frame to achieve higher throughput. The default is Enable.
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RIFS Transmission (11ng). Reduced interframe space transmission. RIFS transmissions
are shorter than other interframe spaces, and if enabled allow transmission of successive
frames at different transmit powers. The default is Disable.
DTIM Interval. The delivery traffic indication message specifies the data beacon rate
between 1 and 255. The default is 3.
Preamble Type (11b/bg only). A long transmit preamble might provide a more reliable
connection or a slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance.
The Auto settings automatically handles both long and short preambles. The default is Auto.
802.11d. Enable this option to include support for additional regulatory domains that are not
in the current standard.
Max Wireless Clients. The number of wireless clients that can associate with the AP at one
time. The default is 20.
Advanced QoS Settings
Wireless Multimedia Extension (WME) or Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e
standard. WME allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of
data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal
traffic. For WME to function correctly, wireless clients also need to support WME.
For most networks, the default QoS queue parameter settings work well. Quality of Service
provides you with the ability to specify parameters on multiple queues for increased
throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic, like Voice-over-IP (VoIP),
other types of audio, video, and streaming media, as well as traditional IP data.

To configure advanced QoS settings
1. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > QoS Settings. The QoS Settings
screen displays:
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2. Enter the QoS parameters.
• AP EDCA Parameters. Specify the AP EDCA (Enhanced Distributed Channel
Access) parameters for different types of data transmitted from the access point to
the wireless client.
•
Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types
of data transmitted from the wireless client to the access point. If WMM is disabled,
you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters.
QoS queues and parameters are described in the following table.
3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.
Table 3. QoS queues and parameters
QoS queue
Description
Data 0 (Voice)
High-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP and
streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.
Data 1(Video)
High-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is
automatically sent to this queue.
Data 2 (Best Effort)
Medium-priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most traditional IP
data is sent to this queue.
Data 3 (Background)
Lowest-priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires maximum
throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for
example).
AIFS (Arbitration Inter-Frame
Space)
Specifies a wait time (in milliseconds) for data frames. Valid values for AIFS
are 1 through 255.
cwMin (Minimum Contention
Window)
Upper limit (in milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random backoff
wait time is determined. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511,
or 1024. The value for cwMin has to be lower than the value for cwMax.
cwMax (Maximum Contention Upper limit (in milliseconds) for the doubling of the random backoff value.
Window)
Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, or 1024. The value for
cwMax has to be higher than the value for cwMin.
Max. Burst Length
Specifies (in milliseconds) the maximum burst length allowed for packet
bursts on the wireless network. A packet burst is a collection of multiple
frames transmitted without header information. Valid values for maximum
burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.
Enable Wireless Bridging
The access point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Select the desired access
point mode for your environment:
•
Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the access point can communicate with
another bridge mode wireless access point, and with wireless clients if this option is
enabled.
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•
Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WN604 is the master for a
group of bridge-mode wireless access points.
The other bridge-mode wireless access points has to be set to point-to-point bridge
mode, using the MAC address of this WN604. They then send all traffic to this “Master”,
rather than communicating directly with each other. The WN604 can associate with
wireless clients if this option is enabled.
•

Client. In this mode the access point acts as a client. It is used to extend the LAN of
clients that do not have wireless connectivity.
To configure bridging on your access point:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The following screen displays:
2. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box.
3. Select one of the following radio buttons:
• Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge
•
Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge
•
Client mode
4. If you selected one of the first two options:
• Select the security profile whose settings you want to edit.
•
In the Enable Wireless Association table, select the Enable check box for the profile
you want to edit.
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•
Click Edit. The Edit Security Profile screen displays:
5. Click Back to return to the previous screen and enable the profile.
6. If you selected Client:
• MAC Clone. This option displays only in client mode. Use it to configure a new
MAC address on the AP client if desired.
•
MAC Clone Address. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled, enter the new
MAC address in hexadecimal format. It is used by the client in place of its default
physical address.
7. Click Apply.
The following sections help you to physically configure your access point as a point-to-point
bridge or a point-to-multi-point bridge.
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Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge
AP 1
point-to-point
bridge mode
AP 2
point-to-point
bridge mode
Hub or switch
Router
LAN segment 1
LAN segment 2
Figure 5. Wireless point-to-point bridge setup

To configure a point-to-point bridge:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.
2. Configure the first access point (AP 1) on LAN segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode.
3. Configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point-to-point bridge mode.
AP 1 needs to have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2
needs to have AP 1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.
4. Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:
• Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are both configured to operate in
the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
•
Both use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings
if security is in use.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
6. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files
and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN segment 1 or LAN segment 2.
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Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge
AP 1
point-to-point
bridge mode
AP 3
point-to-point
bridge mode
AP 2 (master)
point-to-multi-point
bridge mode
Hub or switch
Router
192.168.0.1
Hub or switch
LAN segment 1
LAN segment 1
LAN segment 1
Figure 6. Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup

To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge:
1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.
2. Configure the operating mode of the access points.
• Configure the first access point (AP 1) on LAN segment 1 in point-to-point bridge
mode with the remote MAC address of AP 2.
•
Because it is in the central location, configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in
point-to-multi-point bridge mode. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are
required in AP 2.
•
Configure AP 3 on LAN 3 in point-to-point bridge mode with the remote MAC address
of AP 2.
3. Verify the following parameters for all access points:
• Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are configured to operate in the
same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
•
Only one access point is configured in point-to-multi-point bridge mode, and all the
others are in point-to-point bridge mode.
•
All access points have to be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address
must be in the same network.
•
If using DHCP, for all WN604 Wireless Access Points, in the IP Settings section, ,
DHCP Client should be enabled so that APs obtain IP addresses automatically.
•
All access points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and
encryption in use.
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•
All point-to-point access points need to have the AP 2 MAC address in their Remote
AP MAC address fields.
4. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
• A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share
files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN
segments.
•
Wireless stations can connect to the access points in the preceding illustration. If you
require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can add additional access
points configured in wireless access point mode to any LAN segment.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional access
points configured in point-to-point mode for each additional LAN
segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless
network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
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6.
6
Troubleshooting
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Troubleshooting with the LEDs
•
Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly
•
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It
•
Time-Out Error
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Troubleshooting with the LEDs
You can use the LEDs on the front panel of the access point for troubleshooting.
All LEDs Are Off
It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light up. Wait a minute and check the Power LED
again.
If the access point has no power.
•
Make sure the power adapter is connected to the access point..
•
Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify
that it is not a switched outlet.
•
Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access
point.
WiFi LED Is Off
The wireless radio is turned off or the antenna is not working. There are two ways to turn off
the wireless radio--the Wireless On/Off button on the side of the access point, and the
Schedule Wireless Radio feature.
Wireless On/Off
Figure 7. You can use the Wireless On/Off button to control the wireless radio
For information about the Schedule Wireless Radio feature, see Schedule the Wireless Radio
on page 46.
Check the following:
1. Make sure that the wireless radio is turned on. If it is, and the WiFi LED stays off,
disconnect the access point from its power source and then plug it in again.
2. Make sure the antenna is securely connected to the access point.
3. Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WiFi LED remains off.
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LAN LED Is Off
There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items:
•
Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the
network device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router has to be installed
between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem.
•
LAN LED does not light up if there is a 10 Mbps link. In such cases, the LAN LED blinks if
there is activity.
•
Make sure the connected device is turned on.
•
Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the
network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover
cable or a normal patch cable.
Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly
There is a configuration problem. Check these items:
•
You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP
changes take effect. Restart the computer.
•
The computer with the wireless adapter might not have the correct TCP/IP settings to
communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up
correctly for that network. The usual setting for Windows network properties is to obtain
an IP address automatically.”
•
The access point’s default values might not work with your network. Check the access
point’s default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network.
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It
Check these items:
•
The access point is correctly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on.
Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
•
The default configuration of the WN604 is for a static IP address of 192.168.0.100 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 with DHCP disabled. Make sure your network
configuration settings are correct.
•
If you are using the NetBIOS name of the access point to connect, ensure that your
computer and the access point are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS
server on your network.
•
If your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client), restart it.
•
If your computer uses a fixed (static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP address in
the range of the WN604. The access point default IP address is 192.168.0.100, and the
default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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Time-Out Error
If you get a time-out error when you enter a URL or IP address, try these suggestions.
•
Check to see if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PC’s TCP/IP settings are
correct. If using a fixed (static) IP address, check the subnet mask, default gateway, DNS,
and IP addresses.
•
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the access point is
connected and turned on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you cannot connect to it,
check the LAN and power connections.
•
If the access point is configured correctly, check your Internet connection to make sure
that it is working correctly.
•
Try again.
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A.
Supplemental Information
This appendix includes the following sections:
•
Factory Default Settings
•
Technical Specifications
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Factory Default Settings
The Reset button has two functions:

•
Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the access point restarts.
•
Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all
settings to the factory default values.
To clear all data and restore the factory default values:
1. Power off the access point and power it back on.
2. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in and hold it in
for at least 5 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks rapidly.
3. Release the Reset button.
• Your device returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.
Table 4. Access point default onfiguration settings
Feature
Default setting
Login URL
www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) printed on
product label
admin
Password (case-sensitive) printed on
product label
password
Static IP address
192.168.0.100
Ethernet MAC address
See bottom label.
Port speed
10/100
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
DHCP client
Disabled
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Table 4. Access point default onfiguration settings (continued)
Feature
Default setting
Time zone
USA-Pacific
Operating mode
Access point
Access point name
netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless
access point “Ethernet” MAC address.
Wireless communication
Enabled
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Disabled
Wireless network name (SSID)
NETGEAR_11ng
Broadcast network name (SSID)
Enabled
Security
Disabled
Transmission speed
1Besta
Country/Region
Varies by region
Scheduled wireless On/Off
Disabled
80211.b/bg/ng radio frequency channel Auto
Output power
Full
Wireless card access List
All wireless stations allowed
WMM support
Enabled
a. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual
data throughput rate.
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Technical Specifications
Table 5. WN604 Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
802.11g data rates
1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable)
802.11ng data rates
Data rates for channel width = 20 MHz and guard Interval = short (400ms): Best, 7.2
Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2
Mbps
Data Rates for Channel Width = 20 MHz and guard Interval = long (800 ms): Best,
6.5 Mbps, 13 Mbps, 19.5 Mbps, 26 Mbps, 39 Mbps, 52 Mbps, 58.5 Mbps, 65 Mbps
Data Rates for channel width = 40 MHz and guard Interval = short: Best, 15 Mbps, 30
Mbps, 45 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 150 Mbps
Data Rates for channel width = 40 MHz and guard Interval = long: Best, 13.5 Mbps,
27 Mbps, 40.5 Mbps, 54 Mbps, 81 Mbps, 108 Mbps, 121.5 Mbps, 135 Mbps
Operating frequencies
2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.457–2.462 GHz (Spain)
2.412–2.484 GHz (Japan)2.457–2.472 GHz (France)
2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
802.11 b/bg/ng
encryption
64-bits, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP, AES, TKIP data encryption
Network management
Web-based configuration and status monitoring
Maximum clients
Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; maximum
20 supported.
Status LEDs
Power, WPS, WiFi, Ethernet LAN (4)
Power adapter
12V DC, 1 A
Electromagnetic
compliance
FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E, CE, and C-TICK
Environmental
specifications
Operating temperature: 0 to 40° C; Storage temperature: –20 to 70° C
Operating humidity: 10–90% RH; Storage humidity: 5–95% RH
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B.
Notification of Compliance
N E T GEAR Wireles s Ro u t e r s , Ga t e wa y s , APs
B
Regulatory Compliance Information
Note: This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage
of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable
requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National
regulatory authority.
Note: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17 EN60950-1
For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621
EDOC in Languages of the European Community
Language
Statement
Cesky [Czech]
NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky
a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti [Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
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English
Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική [Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ
ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski [Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u
ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Radiolan spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi [Finnish]
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
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Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk
[Norwegian]
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and
EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to
use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or
network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may
be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should
contact the national spectrum authority in France.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only.
Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC Caution
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
• For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
• This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Wireless N150 Access Point WN604) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Caution:
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage
préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
GPL License Agreement
GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to
ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf.
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649.
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Interference Reduction Table
The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household
appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Household Appliance
Recommended Minimum Distance
(in feet and meters)
Microwave ovens
30 feet / 9 meters
Baby Monitor - Analog
20 feet / 6 meters
Baby Monitor - Digital
40 feet / 12 meters
Cordless phone - Analog
20 feet / 6 meters
Cordless phone - Digital
30 feet / 9 meters
Bluetooth devices
20 feet / 6 meters
ZigBee
20 feet / 6 meters
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